Nov: 37 - 36 ( + 1.72 units )
Pending:
Porto -1 @ 2:00 ( 5 units )
Half @ 2.10 ( 2 units )
Bayern @ 2.05 ( 3 units )
Since the early game in Russia will tell us the meaning of this game, I think backing Bayern at plus money, makes great sense. If the CSKA Moscow / Roma game ends in anything but a tie, Man City are pretty much toast in Champions League. Let's assume that City get a favourable tie result from that game, and a win against Bayern will give them a ray of hope. After all, Lahm is out for a few months and Boateng is a question mark to sart. The HUGE difference in this game is the absence of Toure and Silva ( listed as doubtful ). Those 2 are the glue for City, and facing a possession team like Bayern, spells disaster.
Probable Starting Line ups : Man City
Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Dimechelis, Clichy, Navas, Fernando, Milner, Nasri, Aguero.
Out: Dzeko, Fernandinho, Kolarov, Silva, Toure
Probable Starting Line ups : Bayern Munich
Neuer, Rafinha,Benatia, Bernat, Alonso, Ribery, Goetze, Mueller, Robben, Lewandowski.
Out: Lahm, Boateng ( questionable )
i honestly don't see how City's, much older and slower lineup ( Lampart, Dimechelis, Kompany, Milner.....) can keep up with the pace of Bayern. And I certainly don't see a sudden shift in possession without Silva and Toure. And the added bonus to this game is that the early game may provide zero incentive for City. A chance to test out some youth, rest key players for a needed surge in the EPL. Bayern ? Cruising in the Bundesliga and using plenty of their depth frequently.
Only one HUGE Disclaimer..........I live and die Bayern Fussball. A bit biased.